| By DREW BROACH | Deputy metro editor |
END IS NIGH: A federal judge says she wants to wrap up the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy proceedings this year, signaling that clergy sexual abuse victims, church creditors and the faithful might soon learn the final financial cost of the crisis. GARBAGE OUT: The Jefferson Parish Council has selected River Birch Renewable Energy LLC for one of its most lucrative contracts: twice-a-week curbside garbage collection for 113,000 customers. River Birch was the highest rated competitor for the job, but the cost to residents is likely to rise. FASHIONISTA: Kim Mulkey is one of the most successful women’s basketball coaches in U.S. college history. But forget about her record at LSU for a moment; she’s also something of a fashionista. Thank you for starting your Thursday with Morning Headlines. Stay up to date with the latest news all day on NOLA.com. D.B. | 